Uninspired & The 2008 Presidential Elections
John McCain (Part 1)
John McCain (Part 1)
It’s been a while since I’ve envied the Democratic Party…..a long while.
The news, in conservative and mainstream arenas, are filled with articles, interviews, and polls focusing on Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, and yes…….that Oscar attending, Nobel Prize nominated super star: Al Gore. It is a political story with big personalities and bigger story lines. Yes I admit it…… I’m jealous, and lots of Republicans I know are too.
So what is wrong with the Republicans? Oh let me count the ways. (Part 1)
FLASHBACK: Dole for President 1996:
Bob Dole was a Republican, distinguished war hero, skilled senior U.S. Senator, and ultimate Washington insider who ran for President in 1996. I mention this, not to insult your intelligence, but because it is highly possible you missed it even if you were paying attention. I know…..I know…..it is surprising given the passion Bob Dole inspired from the true Republican Party faithful and conservatives from around the nation. How he lost we may never know.
FLASHFORWARD: so enters a Republican, distinguished war hero, skilled senior U.S. Senator, and ultimate Washington insider who is running for President in 2008. The last time I saw him was on CNBC’s Hardball, where he was succinctly stating his position on the hot button issue of same-sex marriage.
I thought John…here is your chance…..could you at least try and inspire the people who want to knock on doors and have a winning campaign. Well, after a few false starts and the commercial break he finally clarified his position one more time, and asked his handler if “that was better”.
Surprised….No!! Wishing for good old days of 1996 Presidential Politics……YES!!!
McCain’s problem is bigger and much, much, much worse. First, Republicans and Conservatives who haven’t met him or know him personally don’t like him, nor do we exactly trust his new found conservatism. Also, Senator Dole didn’t run around the country making it a point to bash social and religious conservative’s year in and year out when he wasn’t running for President. Dole didn’t pass the Incumbent Protection Act which killed much of the grass roots political party units, and ensured only the wealthy or connected could compete in elections.
The news, in conservative and mainstream arenas, are filled with articles, interviews, and polls focusing on Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, and yes…….that Oscar attending, Nobel Prize nominated super star: Al Gore. It is a political story with big personalities and bigger story lines. Yes I admit it…… I’m jealous, and lots of Republicans I know are too.
So what is wrong with the Republicans? Oh let me count the ways. (Part 1)
FLASHBACK: Dole for President 1996:
Bob Dole was a Republican, distinguished war hero, skilled senior U.S. Senator, and ultimate Washington insider who ran for President in 1996. I mention this, not to insult your intelligence, but because it is highly possible you missed it even if you were paying attention. I know…..I know…..it is surprising given the passion Bob Dole inspired from the true Republican Party faithful and conservatives from around the nation. How he lost we may never know.
FLASHFORWARD: so enters a Republican, distinguished war hero, skilled senior U.S. Senator, and ultimate Washington insider who is running for President in 2008. The last time I saw him was on CNBC’s Hardball, where he was succinctly stating his position on the hot button issue of same-sex marriage.
I thought John…here is your chance…..could you at least try and inspire the people who want to knock on doors and have a winning campaign. Well, after a few false starts and the commercial break he finally clarified his position one more time, and asked his handler if “that was better”.
Surprised….No!! Wishing for good old days of 1996 Presidential Politics……YES!!!
McCain’s problem is bigger and much, much, much worse. First, Republicans and Conservatives who haven’t met him or know him personally don’t like him, nor do we exactly trust his new found conservatism. Also, Senator Dole didn’t run around the country making it a point to bash social and religious conservative’s year in and year out when he wasn’t running for President. Dole didn’t pass the Incumbent Protection Act which killed much of the grass roots political party units, and ensured only the wealthy or connected could compete in elections.
- Note: Elephants have good memories.
